Every week for 15 years, under the floodlights of Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, a ritual has unfolded so reliably that it has outlasted marriages, injuries, careers, and even the pub where its early legends were made. What began around 2008 as a few dads from Victoria Infants School trying to stay fit has grown into […]
Top tribute band Purple Zeppelin’s spectacular show, intensified by hypnotic surprises and light displays responding to the beat, landed on the Berkhamsted Civic Centre stage on 30 May. Lyn Drummond joined the theatrics. The band, Nigel Owens (vocals), Mark Dawson (guitar), Mike Harlow (bass and backing vocals) and Tom Mitchell (drums) formed in 2010. Mark […]
Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Ash-Edwards, is asking for the views of local residents and businesses regarding proposals to merge police forces across England and Wales. In January, the Government confirmed its intention to significantly reduce the number of police forces, which could see the existing 43 forces combined into as few as 12 larger, regional forces, as […]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? star Chris Tarrant talks to Tring resident Sam Westerby about the legendary television series, his latest book, For the Love of Bears, and his fondness for Tring. Chris presented game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? for 16 years with catchphrases such as ‘Do you want to phone […]
Berkhamsted school celebrates a quarter-century of its flagship fundraiser with an open afternoon of football, food and community spirit on Friday 12 June. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Berkhamsted is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Footballathon this June – bringing together local schools, families, former pupils and the wider community for […]
Detectives have released images of stolen items of jewellery as they appeal for information following a business burglary in Berkhamsted. It was reported that around 3.40am on Saturday 18 April, an antiques store was broken in to on Berkhamsted High Street. Display cabinets were damaged and items of jewellery including rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces […]
Tucked away at the end of Chapel Lane in Long Marston is a hidden gem that is relatively unknown. The Old Church Tower and its surrounding graveyard are part of the historic fabric of the village. The tower is registered as a Grade II* listed national monument. The graveyard is a place of deep serenity, […]
Casting has been announced for a new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, playing Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from Tue 4-Sat 8 May 2027. EastEnders’ favourite Charlie Brooks (best known for her long-running role as Janine Butcher in the soap) and theatre credits including The Ocean at the End of the […]
A local mother and cancer survivor who was left feeling ‘abandoned by the system’ during her treatment is launching a new monthly support initiative at The Marlowes Shopping Centre to ensure no one else faces cancer alone. Sharon Goodway, 39, was diagnosed with cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic after initially being misdiagnosed. […]
Lindengate Charity has unveiled an exciting programme of community events, outdoor theatre, family experiences and wellbeing activities for 2026, as the Wendover-based mental health charity continues to bring people together through nature, creativity and community connection. The announcement follows the huge success of a recent fundraising event featuring legendary singer Tony Hadley, who performed an […]
Get ready to rethink your wardrobe as Tring Together hosts Refashioned Finds, an evening dedicated to the beauty of sustainable style. Taking place from 7.30pm on 17 June at St Peter & St Paul Church, this community event proves that the most fashionable clothes are the ones already in existence. Moving away from the environmental […]
Councillor Garrick Stevens was elected Mayor of Dacorum at the Council meeting held at The Forum on Wednesday 13 May. Cllr Stevens represents Berkhamsted East on both Berkhamsted Town Council and Dacorum Borough Council and has many years of experience serving residents across the borough. He has previously held the position of Berkhamsted Town Mayor […]